Only Available Here: 13 Unusual Foods to Try When You're Traveling Around the World

Only Available Here: 13 Unusual Foods to Try When You're Traveling Around the World

Trying new things — and new foods — is part of the travel experience. And although a few of these foods might look a little familiar, you'll generally only find these flavors and varieties of foods in very specific parts of the world. Flip through for a quick tour of some popular drinks, snack foods, and other treats around the globe.

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Thailand; Basil Seed Drink

This drink might look like it's full of tiny tadpoles, but those little jelly-covered bits are actually basil seeds. Basil seed drinks are often also found with honey, lemon, or other flavorings, but the tiny seeds are always suspended in the liquid, similar to another well-known Asian treat, bubble tea.

If you're lucky, you just might find this drink at a few specialty or Asian food markets in the U.S.